"The Land Of Aristoteles" & Mount Athos Cruise

Accompanied by our guide the day starts by leaving behind the Thermaic Gulf, passing by the two lakes Koronia and Volvi
,wetlands of international importance , heading east through beautiful route of the Castle of Rentina (or else named "The
Macedonian Tempi") where the tragic poet Euripides left his final breath. Shortly we arrive at Strymonian Gulf and after leaving
behind us the touristic village of Stavros we enter Halkidiki’s region. Heading south, enjoy the wonderful route along the coasts of
northeast Halkidiki and spot the small Kapros island where Olympiada the mother of Alexander the Great was kept in jail. Our first
point of archaeological interest is the Acropolis of Ancient Stagira, the birthplace of the worldwide known philosopher Aristoteles,
the teacher and mentor of Alexander the Great.
After the guided tour our next stop is the small port of Ouranoupolis. From this seaport, we will go on with our journey, sailing
towards the south of the Athos Peninsula, until we reach the south limit, where the highest peak of is 2.033 m can be seen. From
here we shall sail north, along the western coast. You will be able to see from a close distance (from the boat), the mysterious and
miraculous place which has been for centuries the center of Orthodoxy and you will find out new information about the history of
Mount Athos and 8 of its monasteries. After our return to the port you will have free time for lunch or swimming in Ouranoupolis
while you will enjoy the amazing view of the Singitic Gulf, Athos and Sithonia Peninsulas..
After a full day of Impressions, we return back to the meeting points.
Did you know that Mount Athos is an autonomous state since Byzantine times and that the entrance to the state is prohibited to
women?

Itinerary

06:30-07:20 Pick up of guests from meeting points and departure Ancient Stageira

09:00 Arrival to Ancient Stageira

09:30 Departure to Ouranopupolis

10:15-14:00 Cruise

14:00-15:30 Free time in Ouranoupolis for lunch or Swimming

15:30 Departure from Ouranoupolis to Thessaloniki

18:00 Arrival at Thessaloniki. End of Services

Inclusions
*Guided Tour throughout the day
*Cruise ticket
*Services of a Professional Licenced English speaking guide by default, Italian, Spanish, German, Frenchlanguages are available on some dates.
*Transportation Services by A/C Luxury Buses
*Liability Insurance valid during tranportation

Exclusions

*Gratuities
*Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions Section and Client's Personal expenses
*Lunch

Important Notes & Info

*Suitable for all age categories

*Limited Stroller Access NOT accessible by Wheelchair

*The Use of Comfortable footwear is advised

*Swimsuit is advised in case of good weather the client will have free

time for a swim at Ouranoupolis

Activity info